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Lewis

Iowa · 433 residents · 0.505 sq mi
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Lewis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,042. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $59,500. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
433
−1%since 2000
from 438 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
857 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 867 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.8
+8%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3373964555145731990201020202024Lewis
2024461
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,042
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,114 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,926
+18%since 2000
from $14,316 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.1%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade18.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$438
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.7%
−40.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
24.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.9%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+34%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(435)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.6%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(415)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.5%(15)
Diversity Score
4
+514%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+15%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.9%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewis, Iowa?

Lewis, Iowa has about 433 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lewis, Iowa?

The typical household in Lewis, Iowa earns about $31,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lewis, Iowa expensive?

In Lewis, Iowa, the median home is worth about $59,500, and the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in Lewis, Iowa?

About 3.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lewis, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lewis, Iowa?

About 29.1% of people in Lewis, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lewis, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Lewis, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 16 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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